If you think you only need to see your primary care doctor for acute medical conditions, think again. Primary care physicians, in fact, are trained to provide care for the full spectrum of chronic medical conditions, among which claims the lives of some 655,000 Americans each year— heart [Read More]
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Questions to Ask Your Primary Care Physician
Even with their extensive training and best intent, doctors don’t have the superpowers, and just like the rest of us, they are bound to misconstrue and make mistakes. This is why it’s important for you to take an active role when discussing your care with your primary care doctor. Asking [Read More]
Is It Necessary to Regularly See a Primary Care Physician?
Many people find it unnecessary to visit their primary care physician unless they are sick. However, by doing so, they miss out on many health benefits. Seeing your primary care doctor on a regular basis is not required, but definitely encouraged by everyone in the medical field. Routinely seeing [Read More]
Teaming up With Your Primary Care Doctor to Manage Your Type 2 Diabetes
What patients living with type 2 diabetes may find surprising is the need to put together a healthcare team to effectively control their condition. Given its progressive nature, type 2 diabetes requires a multifaceted approach—and a broad range of expertise— to mitigate its far-reaching [Read More]
Primary Care and COVID-19
The worldwide COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019) pandemic is changing almost everything about how we live our lives, even in terms of taking care of our health. However, life must continue without allowing the virus to interfere with our regularly scheduled checkups and health maintenance. Your [Read More]
What Can A Primary Care Doctor Treat?
Your primary care doctor is your go-to physician when you get ill or experience abnormal symptoms. Think of them as your first point of contact in the medical world. Primary care doctors assist in day-to-day management of your health, from ensuring you get the right immunizations and screenings to [Read More]
What Is an Executive Physical?
An executive physical is a day-long medical exam that is highly personalized according to the unique demands required by the daily life of a company executive. A healthy executive can lead the team more efficiently and effectively, thereby driving better financial results and a brighter future for [Read More]
Choosing the Right Primary Care Physician
Studies show patients who regularly visit their primary care physicians end up with lower health care costs and better health outcomes. This is why you should have an experienced and trustworthy primary care physician to support your health and wellbeing. Finding the right primary care physician [Read More]
